World Cup Trivia Quiz # 204
This is World Cup Quiz # 204, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main World Cup Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.World Cup Question 1
German Soccer Legends - Who was captain of the team that miraculously snatched the first World Cup trophy for Germany from Hungary in 1954?
The correct answer is 'Fritz Walter'
Germany won 3:2. Fritz Walter may have been the first real German soccer legend. The stadium of his home club Kaiserslautern was named after him. He died during the 2002 World Cup.
World Cup Question 2
All Blacks at the World Cup - What was the full time score in the 1995 World Cup final against South Africa?
The correct answer is '9-9'
This was the score at full time. After 2 extra times, South Africa won 15-12.
World Cup Question 3
A Glorious Mixture - It's 1930 and you live in Uruguay. You are very excited about the upcoming first Football World Cup that is taking place in your country. As the World Cup finals are taking place, your exams are taking place. When you reach home, you ask your dad about the winning team. What does he say?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay'
FIFA chose Uruguay as hosts in May 1929. Uruguay also became the inaugural champions, beating Argentina in the final, 4-2.
World Cup Question 4
Just another RTA - If I had broken a bone in my foot, I would have been in very good company. Which England football star sent the press into a frenzy by fracturing his second metatarsal on 10 April 2002, just before the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'David Beckham'
All the above footballers have fractured a metatarsal in their careers (the metatarsals are the long bones in the foot) but Beckham (naturally) got the most publicity. Looking at a diagram of the foot, if I've broken anything, it's possibly my cuboid - far more exclusive!
World Cup Question 5
World Cup 2002: Group B - South Africa vs Spain: the final score was 3-2 to Spain. How many times did Raul get on the scoresheet during this match?
The correct answer is '2'
South Africa levelled the score twice before Raul scored the decisive winner in the 56th minute.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup 2002: Group D - Poland vs USA: Poland finally won a game in the group, but how many goals did they score?
The correct answer is '3'
Poland won the match 3-1, with Emmanuel Olisadebe, Pawel Kryszalowicz and Marcin Zewlakov scoring their goals, and Landon Donovan scoring in the 83rd minute for USA.
World Cup Question 7
The World Cup Squad 2003 - What is the middle name of batsman Nick Knight?
The correct answer is 'Verity'
Knight began his career at Essex, but then moved to Warwickshire for the 1995 season. He represented Young England at hockey before deciding that his future lay in cricket.
World Cup Question 8
All About Brazil - Which player dislocated his shoulder just prior to the start of the 2002 World Cup, and was sent home?
The correct answer is 'Emerson'
The Roma midfielder injured his shoulder while playing in goal in a training match.
World Cup Question 9
Soccer Ultimate I - What was the score in the first World Cup final where Uruguay defeated Argentina, in 1930?
The correct answer is '4-2'
Uruguay won 4 - 2 in front of approx.90,000 spectators. They were losing 2-1 at half time.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup - Who were the winners in the 1974 and 1978 Finals?
The correct answer is 'Germany 1974 & Argentina 1978'
Germany beat Holland 2-1 in 1974, and Argentina beat Holland 3-1 in 1978.